Pokemon TCG: Best Aegislash Deck Guide

Learn the best way to use an Aegislash Deck in the current Pokemon TCG meta and which cards work well in this archetype.

Aegislash (Image via TPC)
Aegislash (Image via TPC)

Aegislash has a similar ability to Mimikyu, which prevents it from taking damage from opposing Pokemon ex. However, unlike Mimikyu it is strong enough to deal damage back and tank hits from most supporting Pokemon that those Pokemon ex would work alongside.

So, here’s the best way to use Aegislash in the current Pokemon TCG meta.

Pokemon TCG Best Aegislash Deck Guide Overview

The strategy is to set up Aegislash on the Bench and bring it in against opposing Pokemon ex. Cards like Mist Energy should be attached to prevent any additional effects of attacks. 

All Cards in Best Pokemon TCG Aegislash Deck

Aegislash decklist (Image via TPC)
Aegislash decklist (Image via TPC)
  • Honedge x4
  • Doublade x3
  • Aegislash x4
  • Tatsugiri x2
  • Aegislash ex x1
  • Budew x1
  • Arven x4
  • Colress’s Tenacity x3
  • Iono x3
  • Boss’s Orders x2
  • Buddy-Buddy Poffin x4
  • Nest Ball x4
  • Rare Candy x3
  • Ultra Ball x2
  • Counter Catcher x1
  • Earthen Vessel x1
  • Night Stretcher x1
  • Super Rod x1
  • Luxurious Cape x2
  • Rescue Board x1
  • Technical Machine: Evolution x1
  • Grand Tree x1
  • Pokémon League Headquarters x1
  • Basic Metal Energy x6
  • Mist Energy x2
  • Jet Energy x1
  • Reversal Energy x1

How To Play This Best Aegislash Deck in Pokemon TCG

Ideal Starting Hand

You would want to start with a Budew in the Active Spot and a Honedge on your Bench.

Best Aegislash Deck in Pokemon TCG: Key Cards

Aegislash ex and Mist Energy (Image via TPC)
Aegislash ex and Mist Energy (Image via TPC)

Here’s the strategy for this deck:

  • Aegislash blocks all opposing Pokemon ex attacks and fires back with its move Hard Bashing.
  • Aegislash ex acts as a late-game cleaner capable of taking out weakened threats near the end of a game.
  • Mist Energy should be attached to Aegislash to prevent the additional effects of other Pokemon.

Best Aegislash Deck in Pokemon TCG: Performance

Best Matchups

Ceruledge Ex (Image via TPC)
Ceruledge Ex (Image via TPC)

Most Pokemon ex struggle to take on Aegislash as they cannot damage it directly. Especially decks like Ceruledge ex which usually don’t run other attacking Pokemon strong enough to fight Aegislash.

Counters to Aegislash Deck in Pokemon TCG

Munkidori and Froslass (Image via TPC)
Munkidori and Froslass (Image via TPC)

Munkidori and Froslass are the best ways to deal chip damage to Aegislash over time and wear it down.

Best Aegislash Deck Guide in Pokemon TCG: Tips and Tricks

Something to consider while using this deck

  • As Aegislash is a Stage 2 card, Rare Candy and Technical Machine: Evolution is useful to evolve it quickly.
  • Additionally, the ACE SPEC of this deck is Grand Tree, which specializes in finding and evolving Pokemon.

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